Karen R. Stewart
Springfield
Summary
Highly accomplished Lead HR Assistant with over 9 years’ experience with proven track record of successfully collaborating with applicants, HR Specialists, managers, medical and security staff to clear conditions of employment, onboarding over 965 Applicants. Work to streamline processes to facilitate onboarding of new hires in a timely manner.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Human Resources Assistant (Classification/R&P
CHRA, Army HR Directorate, Accessions & Academia
Fort Belvoir
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
- Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
- Facilitate new hire orientations, process personnel paperwork for new recruits, and transfer employees for the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline administrative HR processes and workflows.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance knowledge of HR practices and regulations.
- Mentor junior HR assistants, providing guidance and training.
- Interpret civilian HR regulations, laws, and policies to staff personnel actions pertaining to civilian recruitment and placement issues.
- Utilize multiple automated HR programs to process, monitor, and track personnel actions.
Human Resources Assistant (Classification/R&P)
CHRA, AHRD, Department of Army Pre-Employment Team
Fort Belvoir
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Organized training materials for new employee onboarding sessions effectively.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
- Participated in job fairs and other recruitment events to source potential candidates.
- Assisted in developing training programs for staff members.
- Reviewed work for junior HR assistants before they sent official offers to applicants.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria06-1986
Skills
- Employee onboarding
- Background checks
- HR regulations
- Personnel processing
- Recruitment strategies
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Employee engagement
- Administrative skills
Certification
Civilian Leader Foundation Course, Army Management Staff College - 2017
Accomplishments
Achievement Medal for Civilian Service (14 May 2001) Civilian of the Quarter (2nd Qtr FY01)
Affiliations
Volunteer (since 2002) as the photographer for Coles Closet Organizational fundraisers. Perform duties as Special Events Coordinator. Plan and coordinate various official and social functions such as award/retirement ceremonies, luncheons, and picnics. Have served as point of contact for the Combined Federal Campaign, Army Emergency Relief Fund, and numerous activities associated with the Army. Also serve as photographer for numerous recognition ceremonies and other special events at work. Prior member of the HQDA Employee Engagement Team.
Timeline
Lead Human Resources Assistant (Classification/R&P
CHRA, Army HR Directorate, Accessions & Academia
12.2024 - Current
Human Resources Assistant (Classification/R&P)
CHRA, AHRD, Department of Army Pre-Employment Team
10.2023 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams High School